MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Chain guard missing
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?
Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 ALA is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 19,319 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R578 ALA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R578 ALA registered?
R578 ALA is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R578 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R578 ALA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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